There’s no rigging style bass anglers rely on more than the classic Texas rig, and the reason for this is simple: Texas rig fishing for bass is both incredibly effective and versatile.

How last month’s cover yacht, the well-travelled NY 40 Rowdy, went from bermudan back to something very near to her original gaff rig. “The strength of spruce can vary by about 40%,” said John, “and ...